Ego 26
7.9
Tetraclip
This is a special quick release
axle with a ring lever. It
simplifies the wheel removal
operation for users who have
particular problems with their
hands and fingers.
The axle words by turning the
ring lever by 90°
When the rear wheel in inserted, the ring lever must be like in picture 1, that is turned 90° with
respect to the axle’s axis.
To remove the wheel, turn the ring lever like in picture 2, that is in line with the axle’s axis. Then,
take the wheel off.
To insert the wheel, the ring lever must be like in picture 2. Insert the wheel and turn the ring lever
by 90° like in picture 1.
Checking the quick release axles of the rear wheels is a procedure the user
should follow periodically.
If the quick release axles are not correctly placed and fastened they may work
loose during normal use and could result in the wheel accidentally coming off, in
the wheelchair overbalancing and possibly causing injury.
See also chapter “quick release rear wheels”
7.10 Rear wheel extended plate
This accessory allows for a rearward position of the
rear wheel to offer more stability against tipping back.
The receiver is fixed in the hole A that is 3 cm behind
the hole B.
The hole B corresponds to the hole of the standard
rear wheel plate
7.11 Pelvic belt and harness
Both the pelvic belt and the harness are accessories to this model and must therefore be ordered
separately. Both of these belt systems are designed to offer greater security and stability to the
occupant while seated in the chair.
Both the pelvic belt and harness system are of particular use for occupants with little
control of their upper body and who require extra support in order to be held securely in
the seat during use.
PELVIC BELT
It holds the occupant in the chair around the waist and
leaves the upper body free for movement. The pelvic
belt is fastened to the wheelchair with two anchorage
points at the rear of the frame.
HARNESS
It holds the occupant in the seat at his/her waist and
shoulder. The entire upper body of the occupant is
secured to the seat. It is intended for use by
occupants with particularly limited mobility in the upper
body.
The harness system is fastened to the wheelchair with
four anchorage points: two at the rear of the frame and
two on the backrest tubes.
USE
Using the pelvic belt and harness system is fairly simple.
Before the occupant sits in the wheelchair, he/she or his/her attendant should open the buckles by
pressing on both sides of the locking buckle and pull the two parts open.
Once seated in the chair with the belt or harness in place the occupant can close the buckles by
fastening the two parts together.
Both belts can be easily adjusted by pulling the extremities of their bands.
1 2
A B
